Questions

How much fluid does a 8HP70 transmission hold?

Standard

How much fluid does a 8HP70 transmission hold?

8HP70 8 Speed Automatic Transmission capacity is 8.8 quarts.

What oil goes in a ZF gearbox?

ZF 3 and 4-speed automatic transmissions must be filled with approved ATF oils according to ZF list of lubricants TE-ML 11, lubricant class 11A / 11B or with mineral ATF oils according to the former Specification Dexron II / Dexron III by General Motors.

When should I change my transmission fluid ZF?

ZF recommends a transmission oil change every eight years or 50,000 miles, and that’s a job you can tackle at home.

Is the ZF 8-speed transmission reliability?

As said above, the ZF 8-speed is an incredibly reliable transmission. In its nearly ten years of use, internal faults have been scarce, many of which have been user-related. If there is anything to look out for, it’s the occasional fluid leak.

What is ZF fluid?

ZF Lifeguard Fluid is a synthetic, heavy- duty transmission fluid developed specifically for ZF’s range of automatic transmissions. Reduced material wear and. softer shifting operations. due to constant friction.

Who makes ZF fluid?

The ZF 8-speed automatic transmission is designed and built by ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

Do ZF gearboxes need servicing?

The lifetime of your ZF transmission can be extended with a service every 60,000 miles or every 6 years and in our experience not changing the oil has caused problems including slow or jerky gearshifts and in some cases premature transmission failure.

What is ATF oil BMW?

ATF Dexron III is the fluid standard for 4-speed BMW automatics (ZF 4HP). This is also the most common ATF you will find at auto parts stores (it’s compatible with most GM and Ford auto transmissions). BMW 4 and 5-speed automatics are made by either ZF (4HP) or GM (5L40-E/A5S360R).

Is BMW transmission fluid lifetime?

The consensus is that the fluid is good for the lifetime of the fluid & nothing else. Once it’s dirty & worn out it needs to be changed. In our experience, automatic transmission fluid & filter services should be performed at about 80,000 miles.